Week of Monday, April 5, 2021

Monday, April 5, 2021

The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton

Volume 109 Issue 11

Titans extend Live indoor events can winning streak return on April 15 CSUF swept UC Riverside on the road, outscoring them 35-5 in three games.

ADAM MALDONADO Editor

After a bye week, Cal State Fullerton softball

didn’t miss a beat in their return to the field as they swept UC Riverside on the road in their weekend series against the Highlanders, extending their win streak to eight games.

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Sophie Frost, seen here on Mar. 21 at CSUF, only gave up one run at UC Riverside on Saturday. (CSUF Athletics)

DEVIN PUENTE NICHOLAS COTHREL Staff Writers

California residents can enjoy concerts, sport games and theatre performances inside starting on April 15 as the state is allowing live indoor events to resume with limitations.

California officials announced this change to the state’s reopening blueprint on Friday as health conditions have improved.

“By following public health guidelines such as wearing masks and getting vaccinated when eligible, we can resume additional activities as we take steps to reduce risk,” said

Dr. Mark Ghaly, Secretary of the California Health and Human Services, in a statement.

The change allows indoor live events and performances to occur in any of the four reopening tiers except for the most restrictive level.

Capacity limits and other health restrictions must be enforced by organizers such as limiting attendance to California residents only and providing designated eating areas.

Staples Center and the Honda Center both released statements about planning to reopen.

Orange County entered the orange tier on Wednesday, which allows

businesses to increase capacity as health metrics improve.

The transition is due to improvements in the COVID-19 positivity rate, adjusted case rate and county health equity metrics.

This is the first time the county entered the orange tier since the state implemented its “Blueprint for a Safer Economy” reopening tier system in August 2020.

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LIFESTYLE: Students can embrace the movie magic at these famous film spots.

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In-person graduation Angel stadium opens after brings relief The university will offer multiple commencement cermonies in June.

TRISHA VASQUEZ Asst. Editor

The recent update on Cal State Fullerton’s plan for commencement has been received with mixed feelings as students consider what this means for the end of their college careers.

After much speculation over this year’s commencement ceremony, the university announced that it will host in-person commencement ceremonies this June for the classes of 2020 and

2021 in addition to a virtual ceremony, said Provost Carolyn Thomas in March.

Ryan Cayabyab, a fourthyear kinesiology major at CSUF, said he had low hopes of having an in-person graduation this year.

“When they announced the COVID-safe, limited in-person graduation, my family and I were so thrilled. Despite it having no guests and only graduates present, I will take it.

It’s better than nothing,” Cayabyab said.

Thomas said students will be able to participate in graduate-only stage crossing ceremonies. No guests

will be allowed to attend, but the ceremonies will be livestreamed so guests can watch graduates cross the stage and receive their diplomas.

The university previously planned to offer a virtual-only graduation ceremony, unlike their neighboring universities like Cal Poly Pomona, that had announced a drive-thru graduation event.

Cayabyab said his sister, who is a first-generation college graduate, had her moment stolen from her due to the pandemic.

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CSUF plans to host multiple in-person graduation ceremonies starting June 11. (Isaias Ruelas / Daily Titan)

year-long hiatus ROBERTO ROMERO Staff Writer

With the smell of freshly mowed grass, fans with masks flooding the stands and music blasting through the night air, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim welcomed fans back to Angels Stadium on Thursday for their season opener against the Chicago White Sox. While the Angels’ victory was certainly a highlight of the night, spectators also got a first look at the new safety guidelines and how the baseball organization will protect audiences as the season continues.

Alex Jauregui, an international business major at Cal State Fullerton, said that she is excited to catch a game in person and enjoy her favorite concessions.

“I’m definitely excited to head back to the stadium, it’s gonna be really cool to actually be somewhere again — anywhere honestly. Mostly, the food. I do like the stadium food even if it’s kind of

expensive,” Jauregui said.

According to state guidelines, the stadium is allowed to fill 33% of the seats, which is about 15,000 people. Fans in attendance will be required to wear a mask at all times except when they are consuming food or beverages at their seats.

CSUF alumnus Nick Alcala said he has been an Angels fan since he was a kid, and the new safety guidelines bring him peace of mind. He said it’s a small price to pay if it means being able to return to the stadium.

“I know the Angels announced that they are gonna be at limited capacity, so I’m all for it. Any way that I can get myself to a game, I’m all for it. I’m definitely looking forward to attending a game this season,” Alcala said.

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Baseball splits series against Toreros CSUF won at home but lost on the road to the University of San Diego.

BRIAN GARCIA Staff Writer

In a series thrown together at the last minute, Cal State Fullerton baseball split two games against the University of San Diego, winning

3-1 on Friday at home before falling 8-2 on Saturday on the road.

The Titans were originally scheduled to play a fourgame series against CSU Bakersfield over the weekend, but the series was canceled due to Bakersfield’s COVID-19 regulations.

Similarly, San Diego was set to play against Pepperdine University, but their series

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was also cancelled due to Pepperdine’s COVID-19 protocols.

Fullerton’s offense jumped ahead of the Toreros early in game one by sending seven batters to the plate in the first inning, giving them a one-run lead. The Titans’ junior ace pitcher Tanner Bibee threw seven innings, giving up one run on four hits, tallying three

strikeouts in the process.

On the other side of the mound, the Toreros used three different pitchers to keep the Titans’ hitters at bay after giving up the lead in the first inning.

San Diego tied the game at 1-1 in the seventh inning, but Fullerton’s bullpen kept the game tied with a shutout eighth inning from Michael Weisberg.

The game was decided in the bottom half of the eighth inning when third baseman Zac Lew hit a triple to right center, giving Fullerton a 3-1 lead heading into the ninth. Pitcher Cameron Reppeti closed the game with a quick ninth inning and the Titans emerged victorious from the close battle.

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Fullerton to discuss illegal pot shops

The Fullerton City Council will discuss hiring a part-time Code Enforcement Officer to focus on illegal cannabis dispenaries in the city at City Hall on Tuesday. (Danica Huynh / Daily Titan)

The city council will consider hiring an officer to help close dispenaries.

STEPHANIE CASTILLO CRISTINA ZAPATA Staff Writers

The Fullerton City Council will meet on Tuesday to discuss hiring a part-time enforcement officer focused on closing illegal cannabis dispensaries in the city.

Property owners have previously attempted to exert legal avenues to stop Fullerton’s efforts to close them down, according to a city staff report. The proposal’s goal is to accelerate the process it takes to close the

business to six months.

Since 2017, the city has shut down 49 dispensaries that violated city regulations, according to the report.

The report stated that the code enforcement officer would be hired as part of a two-year pilot program meant to increase law enforcement presence, time for documentation, research and accountability passed on to bad operators.

The program costs over $72,000, accounting for the salary of one certified code enforcement officer whose sole assignment will be illegal cannabis business enforcement, in addition to costs of tools, vehicle

maintenance and fuel.

The discussion about the potential program at Tuesday’s meeting will be one of many other cannabis-related matters in Fullerton.

City officials reassessed their stance on the cannabis ban in March 2020 after discussing its possible monetary benefits to Fullerton. The discussion continued in a city council meeting last July but a decision was not made.

In November, the council allowed up to five retail cannabis storefronts to open in the city.

Residents have voiced their frustrations on the city’s focus on this ordinance over the past several years.

In February, the city council voted 3-2 to repeal an ordinance regulating the commercial use of cannabis.

Fullerton residents urged the council to void the law, with most speakers citing the influence on underaged children as their main concern. However, councilmember Ahmad Zahra advocated for the regulation on the basis that it would increase sales revenue for the city and would also promote the safe and legal consumption of marijuana.

“The idea that we could control this industry rather than it controlling us is really the main purpose of this ordinance because this is an

industry that is growing, it is here,” Zahra said at a February meeting. “This is not about bringing cannabis into this city, this is about trying to regulate it.”

Fullerton was the second Orange County city, after Santa Ana, to approve the dispensaries.

Fullerton residents can express their thoughts to the council on the potential hiring of a new code enforcement officer at Tuesday’s meeting. The council chamber offers limited unreserved seating for those attending the meeting in person. Residents can also watch the meeting online via Zoom or a telephone call.

Degree: Families to celebrate virtually 1 “For my parents to be able to see me walk on stage after all their sacrifices, it means everything to me. I will be attending and looking forward to walking on stage wearing my regalia and sashes,” Cayabyab said.

Savannah Terrazas, a graduating senior and communications major, responded to the news positively and CONTINUED FROM

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said she is excited for the in-person graduation.

Terrazas said the news comes as a relief and that she plans to participate in the in-person graduation ceremony.

Even though her family won’t be able to attend, Terrazas said she believes they’ll be satisfied with seeing her walk the stage virtually.

“I think they’re okay,

because it’s being livestreamed, they’ll still be able to view in some capacity, and hopefully if conditions permit, I’ll be able to have some sort of small graduation party afterwards,” Terrazas said.

Krystal Gallegos, a fourth-year communications major, said this ceremony will symbolize a job well done, after the overwhelming and unexpected hurdle

everyone had to go through this past year.

“When I first found out that we were having an in-person ceremony, I was in my broadcasting class and a few girls were freaking out and jumping up and down screaming that graduation is in-person, so I excitedly wrote a breaking news segment for the news class,” Gallegos said.

Gallegos said her mother

is more excited about the graduation than she is, but is sad that her family will not physically be there to celebrate alongside her.

“I definitely understand that we are in some crazy times and we have to do what we have to do, and at the end of the day I’ll be graduated and my family will be proud whether they’re there or not,” Gallegos said.

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Student leaders reflect on virtual year STEPHANIE CASTILLO Staff Writer

Associated Students President Marcus Reveles and Vice President Skylar Soria. (Marcus Reveles)

1 Bowling alleys and wineries can now open at 25% capacity, while retail stores are no longer required to limit customer capacity. Indoor dining can increase capacity to 50%, as well as movie theaters, museums, zoos and churches. Bars that do not serve food can now serve customers outside.

Amusement parks can open at a 25% capacity, and sporting events can expand up to a 33% capacity starting April 1.

The Los Angeles Angels will sell an additional 5,000 tickets for their MLB season opener on Thursday night, as permitted in the orange tier.

Disneyland has set its date of opening for April 30, while Knott’s Berry Farm announced they expect to open in May. Matthew Gamboa, a Disneyland employee and Anaheim resident, said he doesn’t expect his work experience to change too much as restrictions ease.

“I’m just gonna be waiting around to see what happens, to see if there’s any spike in COVID cases or if anything happens really,” Gamboa said.

He said he will feel safer going to places like gyms and movie theatres when more people, including himself, get vaccinated.

Gamboa, who lives near Angel Stadium, said Anaheim will be more crowded as it enters the orange tier.

“Our street is actually the direct entryway into the Angel Stadium, so I know when they have games and all the cars are gonna backup, it’s gonna be really hard to get in,” Gamboa said.

Despite the ease of restrictions, COVID-19 is still an active problem across the country.

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States have increased for two straight weeks with a 9% increase from the previous week.

33 of the 50 states saw a rise in new COVID-19 cases this past week with Michigan and Florida recording the most new cases in the past seven days with over 35,000 cases per state.

Dr. Susan Huang, medical director of Epidemiology and Infection Prevention for UCI Health, said there is no time to relax. YWhile the CDC now allows for small indoor gatherings without masks and more spaces are able to open back up, Huang said communities still have to stay vigilant about meetings.

“This is such an important and much needed step for our emotional and societal health,” Huang said. “But we must remember this does not translate to group meetings or parties, and it does not apply to outdoor locations where you cannot tell who is or is not vaccinated.”

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have reported that over 148 million COVID-19 vaccine doses have been provided across the United States with California distributing the most doses with over 17 million doses delivered.

While the COVID-19 vaccine doses continue to be administered at a high rate, the CDC and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky urged Americans to keep practicing current health measures in efforts to prevent a potential fourth wave.

“We do not have the luxury of inaction. For the health of our country, we must work together now to prevent a fourth surge,” Walensky told Healthline. Walensky added that she understands how bad Americans want to get back to a place of normalcy but the country is not there quite yet.

they had a verbal agreement that the change would be made.

Although the change is still pending, Reveles said he is very optimistic.

“That’s something that we worked a lot with and made a lot of progress with this year, even though it’s been virtual.

It’s something that I’m super proud of being a part of,” Reveles said.

Soria said they are also very proud of the work the ASI team did with Ballot Bowl.

During last November’s presidential election, Ballot Bowl was a virtual, statewide voter registration competition that advocated for voter registration among college students.

The competition involved California’s four major higher education systems, and CSUF was crowned champion.

“With the presidential election happening during our term, we thought that that was extremely important to make sure that students went out and vote,” Soria said. “Being a part

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the university.

Reveles said there is a long list of accomplishments from his term, but he is particularly proud of ASI’s advocacy for the Southwest Asian and North African community, also known as SWANA. After students made their voices heard in regard to having to mark their race as white due to not having a SWANA or Middle Eastern option when applying through the Cal State University system, ASI made an effort to rectify the issue.

The UC system created a SWANA identity bubble in 2013, however Reveles said the CSUs did not immediately follow suit. With the support building up for the last couple of years, Reveles said the ASI team took it up to the Cal State Student Association. The ultimate goal is to have SWANA as an option to bubble in on any CSU form, Reveles said.

He said the ASI team wrote a resolution and took it up to the chancellor’s office where

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Soria added that with ASI’s Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer Janica Michelle Martinez Torres executed a successful event during Black History Month that touched on a little bit of CSUF history with “Angela Davis Tried to Warn Us.” Through Torres’ ASI position, Reveles said they have been able to put on various cultural events and create social justice awareness, in collaboration with

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After being blindsided by a pandemic, Cal State Fullerton’s Associated Students president Marcus Reveles and vice president Skylar Soria said their college experience transition from in-person to online was smooth.

But making the switch to online wasn’t the only alteration, Soria said they also had to alter their goals.

“Us, as well as everyone else within ASI, we automatically switched our goals to still have the foundation of them like advocacy, visibility, enhancing the type of experience, but changing it in a way that it would be more feasible,” Soria said.

Soria said she intentionally inquired with ASI’s programmers on creating and successfully holding virtual events. The payoff was clear, Soria said they were happy with the student turnout to ASI events throughout the academic year.

With concerts, open mics and segments like “Cooking with Titans,” Soria said she felt that considering the virtual environment and things like Zoom fatigue affecting students, they

of making sure that people got out to vote was really cool.”

Soria said they lead the voter turnout campaign called “Pass the Ballot,” that rendered over 2,700 registered voters, making CSUF the winner.

Like most students, Reveles said he, Soria and the rest of the ASI team felt the fatigue of being online.

“A big push for ASI this year was mental health — mental health resources.” Reveles said.

“I think a lot of it has to do with the fact that people are fatigued, they’re tired, I’ll admit that I’m tired, I get Zoom fatigue being in meetings all the time and getting burnt out and stuff like that.”

Advocating for mental health resources is something that Josh Mitchell, incoming ASI president, will continue to push for, while one of his main concerns is the well-being of students.

“It’s not like we’re just gonna move back in-person and all those mental health things are going to go away,” Mitchell said.

Mitchell said he will also continue to push for student involvement. He said he’s aware that it’s difficult to interact with students through platforms like Zoom, and that students are not concerned to take on more responsibilities, or to attend events because of the uncertainties of the future.

But despite the ambiguity, Mitchell said he is staying optimistic on what next year will look like.

“I like change. I find it exciting, but this has been a bit overwhelming at times, but it’s been a good learning experience in the process so I’m looking forward to seeing what the future holds,” Mitchell said.

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Knott’s food festival features unique eats

Visitors of Knott’s Berry Farm’s “Taste of Boysenberry” festival on March 5 browsed a variety of merchandise sold by local artisans. (Destiny Lalonde / Daily Titan)

DESTINY LALONDE Staff Writer

With the slow reopening of amusement parks and recreational activities, Knott’s Berry Farm has given the public an opportunity to explore the outdoor portion of the park and indulge in some tasty treats with its Taste of Boysenberry Festival.

The springtime Boysenberry Festival is open to the public from March 5 to May 2, although tickets must be purchased in advance. Regular tasting cards cost $45 and include five food tastings of their choice in addition to allowing guests to leave and revisit the park for the day. Upon arrival, free parking is provided.

The event includes over 80 boysenberry-inspired food and drink items, and guests may browse boysenberry-inspired merchandise available at shops around the outdoor dining areas. Over 20 local crafters and shops offer a variety of merchandise including jewelry, clothing and handmade gifts.

Guests are greeted with live entertainment such as comedy, historical documentaries presented on screens and engaging acting from some of the park’s influential characters that add touches of park history.

Many of the shops contain unique crafts such as handmade leather bracelets, personalized sterling silver rings, jewelry and boysenberry-inspired clothing.

Many artisans also incorporated entertainment into

their booths, using small educational performances that allow guests an inside look into the world of creating unique items.

While guests enjoy the overall ambience, the Boysenberry Festival would be nothing without its unique food and drink arrangement.

Many dishes can be found on tasting cards, but the festival contains a few dazzling treats that every festival-goer should try.

Pork Bao Buns with Boysenberry Kimchi and Nam Pla, Sutter’s Grill This mouth-watering treat contains a portion of two small pork buns paired with a sweet and tangy kimchi side. The dish also includes a gentle glazing of Nam Pla which counters the sweetness of the boysenberry. The buns are light and served hot while containing a tender pork stuffing.

Boysenberry BBQ Brisket Mac and Cheese, Silver Bullet Booth A thick mac and cheese covered with a heaping layer of thinly sliced brisket, this dish is served hot with green onion topping. The brisket contains a boysenberry BBQ glaze, creating a sweet and savory flavor combination with the cheese. This dish is perhaps the most filling, but is nonetheless delectable.

Elote with Boysenberry Mayo, Fireman’s BBQ For any guest who enjoys a quick, on-the-go snack, this corn is grilled and covered with a thin layer of boysenberry mayo, topped

with generous amounts of cotija cheese and coated with a light crumbling of tortilla strips. The corn is sweet, served hot and contains more sweetness than a usual elote.

Boysenberry Sangria, Silver Bullet Booth Anyone who craves a strong alcoholic beverage will enjoy the dry taste of this Boysenberry Sangria.

With light, sweet and citrus flavors in very subtle notes, visitors can expect to be sipping often for a refreshing taste on an especially warm day.

Flavored Funnel Cake with Boysenberry Ice Cream, Sutter’s Funnel Cake As an end to the tasting adventure, festival-goers can appreciate the craft of a soft, delicately flavored funnel cake dressed with powdered sugar, and a large helping of boysenberry ice cream topped with white chocolate sprinkles and hints of lemon drizzle. This sweet dessert is not only light, but the refreshing tastes of boysenberry and lemon is the right way to end the day.

Knott’s Taste of Boysenberry Festival provides guests with an exciting and enjoyable experience by including entertainment, local crafts and tastings inspired by the park’s most memorable berry.

“Taste of Boysenberry” runs through May 2. (Destiny Lalonde / Daily Titan)

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Safety: Fans weigh in on venue’s return CONTINUED FROM 1 Alcala also said he is unsure whether these restrictions will affect his experience, but he is ultimately looking forward to the positive outcomes like shorter lines.

“Lines to get food or drinks won’t be long. Lines, in general, won’t be long.

So, it being not as packed — that should be nice and I’m looking forward to. The only thing I’m a little bummed about, typically we do like to walk around and hang out at different parts of the stadium. So not sure how that’s

gonna be, that would probably be the only downfall,” Alcala said.

While Alcala and Jauregui both expressed excitement for the baseball season, other fans said they have concerns, and they won’t be attending anytime soon, despite the stadium’s precautions.

“As of right now though, me personally, I’m actually not comfortable with going to an Angels game right now. Even though I’m vaccinated myself, I just want to wait until everything has the green light,” said

Randy Kurosawa, a CSUF alumnus.

However, Kurosawa said he is excited to see baseball’s return, and he looks forward to attending a game when the time is right.

“That saying ‘It’s America’s favorite past time,’ it is one of my favorite past times. So, definitely, hyped.

I wish it could come sooner but how long they need to vaccinate enough people to make it happen. I’m definitely excited,” Kurosawa said.

Other fans like Lucy Nguyen, a psychology major at CSUF, said most of

her concern revolves around whether people will follow stadium guidelines.

“Watching spring training with everyone around, not a lot of people are wearing masks. I feel like we’ve been trained for about a year now to keep it on our faces.

But when you see a lot of the people in front of the batting area are people not wearing masks, that’s really the only thing,” Nguyen said.

Like most fans, Nguyen said she has loved the game since she was young and is hoping to visit the stadium once she receives her second

dose of the vaccine.

“I’m hoping for just a good experience which sounds so cliche but everyone has been staying home and just cooped up. So I think everyone is gonna be in the crowd just excited to watch and there’s no other worries hopefully, just that overall fanbase experience,” Nguyen said.

Although some people are still wary of attending in-person games, fans seem to agree that they are excited about the return of baseball and the opportunity to attend a live game.

While most Angels fans are buzzing about the stadium’s reopening, some remain skeptical of how safe it will be. (Roberto Romero / Daily Titan)

Tuffy’s Table puts a twist on classic mochi recipe NICOLE TRINIDAD Editor

If you have been browsing for hours on social media as I have, you might have noticed a cute, petite Japanese dessert called mochi.

While the small, aesthetically pleasing sweet treat seems to have gained popularity recently, it has been around Japan since 794 A.D. and used for purposes other than dessert.

Mochi by itself is sticky rice dough or rice cakes. Ice cream mochi was created

by Frances Hashimoto and her husband, Joel Friedman, who helped create the concept of filling the dough with ice cream instead of bean paste, making the delectable treat we see on social media today. Then, Russell Barnett added his favorite western flavors, such as dulce de leche and smores, and it became popular in the United States.

Here is my take on a simple ice cream mochi recipe.

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⅓ cup white sugar ½ tsp. vanilla extract 2 tsp. neutral flavor oil or coconut oil ½ cup Mochiko sweet rice flour Potato starch or cornstarch Cupcake liners Food coloring (optional) Instructions: 1. Using an ice cream scooper, scoop four ice cream balls into the cupcake liners and make it as smooth as possible. Place the muffin tin in the freezer for at least 2 hours to harden.

2. When the ice cream is ready, prepare the mochi dough. Gently heat the milk and sugar together until the sugar is dissolved. Turn off the heat and add the vanilla extract, coconut oil and food coloring.

3. With the heat still off, gradually mix in the Mochiko flour until it is smooth.

Turn the heat back on to medium and continue to stir for about 3-5 minutes.

It’s ready when the dough is smooth, thick and elastic.

4. Add starch on a cutting board and use your hands to place the dough on top. Flatten the dough into

Ice cream-stuffed Mochi is a sweet take on this Japanese delicacy. (Nicole Trinidad / Daily Titan)

a square and make sure to use enough starch to prevent stickiness. Cover it with plastic wrap and place it in the fridge to cool for 20 minutes.

5. Now it’s time to shape the mochi balls! Cut the dough into four pieces and add a scoop of ice cream to the center of each piece.

6. Pinch the edges together to close the mochi ball and let it set in the freezer for at least 20 minutes.

You can store these in the

freezer for extended periods, which is recommended so the dough further adheres to the ice cream.

And when you are ready to eat, let it soften at room temperature for about 5 minutes.

There’s a lot of ways you can experiment with this recipe. You can add food dye of any color so the dough looks more pleasing. You can also double up on the ingredients to make even more mochi at

once. You can even cut the ice cream scoops in half to make smaller mochi bites.

Making the dough takes getting used to, but the more you work with it, the more you can fit it to your personal preferences.

The unique thing about mochi ice cream is that it doesn’t follow its traditional roots and is a fusion of different cultures, so don’t be afraid to try new things with it to make it your own.

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The realm of video games is exciting and fantastical, and as the medium continues to develop, there are a variety of ways to immerse players with the use of new personas. When reality gets boring, taking on the role of a monster hunter is a perfect escape, allowing players to travel to distant lands and combat fearsome beasts.

Monster Hunter: Rise is the sixth installment in Capcom’s long-running action role-playing game series, which released on March 26 for the Nintendo Switch. Following the success of its predecessor, Monster Hunter: World, Rise has a fantastic entry storyline for newcomers and veterans alike, offering a unique setting, new and returning beasts and an engaging online experience for players looking to team up for the game’s challenging missions.

Rise’s story takes place in Kamura, a fictional village set in an ancient Japanese era. Fifty years ago, Kamura was hit by a calamity known as The Rampage, a series of massive monster hordes that nearly wiped out the village. Circumstances have changed since then, and the village is prepared to handle the incoming Rampage once again.

As a customizable character, players take on the persona of the Hunter who is tasked with defending the town from the incoming onslaught of monsters while also slaying threatening beasts.

As the Hunter, you take on town quests to fetch specific materials, slay small monsters or take on the big beasts. Players begin with

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“Monster Hunter: Rise” goes beyond series norms weak equipment and armor, but they can grow and develop better weapons and gear by completing quests and harvesting parts from slain monsters. This creates a simple and captivating gameplay loop, as it’s satisfying to watch your character grow ridiculously strong over time.

The game’s visual and style is based on feudal Japan, which is a wonderful direction for the series to move away from the consistent fantasy setting of older games. Accompanied by a beautiful Japanese-styled soundtrack by composer Satoshi Hori, the aesthetics are breathtaking, from the colorful village of Kamura to the solemn Shrine Ruins and the bleak Frost Islands.

The game’s five different maps are rich in detail and intricacy, leaving many places for target monsters to be lurking and setting a grand, yet unsettling atmosphere. Players’ hearts will be pounding when they see their target in the distance, accompanied with quiet, droning strings, that explode in a mighty crescendo when blade meets skin and the beast roars a battle cry.

Hunters can choose between 14 different kinds of weapons — ranging from the user-friendly sword and shield to the helpful hunting horn. No matter the weapon, the controls are complex and come with a steep learning curve; but when mastered, players become lean, mean, monster hunting machines, ready to take on the biggest of beasts.

With the addition of Wirebugs and Palamutes, players have new ways to utilize their weapons, delivering devastating bashes and quick combos after lunging off of their

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canine companions at the monsters.

While the game is fun to play alone, Rise is best played with others. The fun and skill factors are increased tenfold when team members cooperate to slay the monster, each person coming along for the ride with their own feline or canine companion. One person can inflict damage with the Charge Axe while another player supports the team with stat increases, all while two agile Sword and

Shield players draw away fire.

It’s a satisfying feeling to take down a monster with players from around the world, especially considering how isolated people feel with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

When you join a game, there’s no need for words to know who’s the target.

Monster Hunter: Rise is a spectacular addition to the role-playing game series, fitting nicely on Nintendo’s portable console. It’s

the most ambitious game on the platform since The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, given the number of monsters and the grand scale.

For those who want to join in on the beast slaying, Monster Hunter: Rise is now available to purchase on Nintendo Switch, with a PC release scheduled for early 2022. A free demo of Rise is also available to download on the Nintendo eShop if you’d like to try before you buy.

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Relive the magic of iconic films at these California locations TAYLOR ARREY Editor

Every film buff has had the desire to jump into a scene of their favorite movie. To hit the road with Dominic Toretto, wander the Los Angeles landscape with Sebastian Wilder or even travel back in time with Dr. Emmett Brown and Marty McMcfly.

It can feel like people’s favorite characters are beyond reach.

However, Southern California is filled with famous filming spots directors used to capture the movie magic that fills viewers’ hearts with wonder and excitement.

For every film nerd who has spent the last year binge-watching comfort movies as a means to escape, here are five filming locations that will transport fans into the captivating worlds of famous main characters.

1. Neptune’s Net, “The Fast and the Furious” 42505 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265 In “The Fast and The Furious,” when undercover cop Brian O’Connor, played

by Paul Walker, told Dominic Toretto, played by Vin Diesel, that he was ready to join the team, he did it over a meal of fried fish while overlooking the ocean at Neptune’s Net, a small

beachside restaurant in Malibu, California.

If fans can stand the long commute, driving on Pacific Coast Highway like they’re about to race a Ferrari is worth the time. With a small parking lot full of cars and motorcycles, the restaurant is straight out of the film, and the ambiance of beach views and fast cars will make fans feel like it’s time to start living their life a quarter-mile at a time.

For safe dining, the restaurant offers drive-thru services and socially distanced tables out in front where visitors can enjoy their meal with a beachside view. Even with the safety precautions, stepping into Neptune’s will make fans feel like they’re about to join “The Fast and the Furious” team.

2. Kanan Road, “The Kid” 1142-1208 Kanan Road, Agoura Hills, CA, roughly 5 miles from Highway 101 When Russ Duritz, played by Bruce Willis, drove through the tunnel on Kanan Road in a red sports car with his younger self, Rusty, played by Spencer Breslin, fans were at the edge of their seats as the duo tried to solve the mystery of their childhood. In

an epic moment of realization, music played victoriously, and a signature red plane soared out of the tunnel above the red car, creating a breathtaking cinematic moment of excitement and courage — the epitome of a movie magic moment.

Kanan Road is the perfect spot for fans who want to stay in their car and relive this iconic scene. Roll the windows down, blast some music and remember what it’s like to be a kid — young, wild and completely free.

3. Death Valley National Park, “Star Wars” Death Valley, CA 92328 It turns out that a galaxy far, far away is not actually light-years away. Fans will be happy to learn that Death Valley National Park is roughly a three and a half hour drive from campus.

The park is home to many filming locations from the “Star Wars” franchise, making visitors feel like they’re going to run into Luke Skywalker on the sand blown planet of Tatooine. Or they might be able to recognize the landscape of Jabba the Hutt’s palace from “Star Wars VI: Return of the Jedi.”

With over 140 miles of land, effective planning for

this trip is essential. This adventure requires fans to channel their inner C-3PO into ensuring they make it to all the famous spots. The park’s website includes a list of safe hikes and each hike description details which “Star Wars” movies were filmed at those locations. So, grab a favorite lightsaber, hop in the Millennium Falcon and dare to explore the galaxy.

4. Puente Hills Mall, “Back to the Future” 1600 S Azusa Ave, City of Industry, CA 91748 For every ‘80s movie fan who dreamt of speeding through time, this is the perfect spot to find out if the Delorean can hit 88 miles per hour. Local shoppers might see the Puente Hills Mall, but “Back to the Future” fans will immediately recognize the Twin Pines Mall — the same parking lot where Doc Brown, played Christopher Lloyd, told cool kid Marty McFly, played by Michael J. Fox, that he successfully finished building the famous car time machine with a dash of plutonium.

The parking lot is home to Marty’s famous escape to the past, Doc’s supposed death and the success of a time-travelling Delorean.

Fans might not be teleported to 1955, but add in some nostalgia, a glimpse of movie magic and the “Back to the Future” theme playing through their speakers, and fans will feel like they’re racing through time.

5. Angels Flight Railway, “La La Land” 351 So. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90071 Singing along to the soundtrack and dancing through the house, “La La Land” reminded viewers how romantic Los Angeles could be as long as they have a skip in their step and someone by their side to share in the magic. In the musical film, Sebastian Wilder, played by Ryan Gosling, and Mia Dolan, played by Emma Stone, enjoy a sweet kiss on the historic Angels Flight Railway.

The famous orange engine, which opened in 1901, is no stranger to the spotlight, creating perfect scenes for a variety of productions including, “The Muppets,” “The Saint” and season four of “Bosch.”

The Railway’s lower station is located across from Grand Central Market, and visitors pay $1 fare each way or a round-trip souvenir ticket for $2.

Neptune’s Net in Malibu, California was featured in the film “The Fast and the Furious.” (Taylor Arrey / Daily Titan)

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Graduate-only ceremony doesn’t deserve applause With family unable to atttend commencement, its impact is deflated.

DESTINY LALONDE Asst. Editor

Graduation is an important milestone for college students as it paves the way for their future. It is normal and expected for soon-to-be graduates to await the day they get to hold their degree in their hands, breathe a sigh of relief and hear the roaring cheers from family members in the crowds.

The applause from family, friends and fellow graduates is what makes the ceremonial walk worth the time and money spent earning the degree. While Cal State Fullerton students are now able to attend their graduation ceremony in person, the absence of loved ones dulls the achievement.

In a recent email, CSUF announced that graduates will be able to receive their diploma in person this year, but without friends and family on the sidelines.

The joint celebration with graduates and their significant others during this ceremony has been swept away, diminishing the meaning of graduation ceremonies altogether.

The lack of presence from family and friends severely devalues the significance of

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walking the stage many students dream of stepping foot on. For some, it could be just another joyous celebration, but for others, this could be the first graduation ceremony that a family experiences.

Any student can walk the stage and throw their caps in the air in celebration of such a grand feat, but there lies a heavy weight when the most important people in their lives can’t attend such a special moment. Walking a stage in front of an empty crowd is no better than hearing your name called on a screen at home.

At a virtual ceremony, excited graduates are able to watch the ceremony through livestreaming services with family members, friends and significant others by their side. While this may not be an optimal choice for anyone who was anticipating the classic graduation ceremony as past years, this year’s option for in-person graduation is an even more saddening sign of our times. It is clear that CSUF faculty wants graduating students to have some sense of normalcy during such a pivotal moment in their lives, however a graduate-only ceremony is far from normal.

Even before COVID-19, the emotional impact of noshows to a graduation ceremony was evident. When

parents or family members aren’t found in the stands by an excited student during their ceremony, graduates can be left feeling distraught and vulnerable.

It would serve the same emotional pain when a graduate walks those special steps to receive a diploma, only to be met with the depressing silence where familiar cheers would normally be. Despite the availability of livestreaming the ceremony, there is no greater overwhelming joy than having family and

friends present in the stands, cheering boisterously when the graduate’s name is presented. The desolate feeling of an empty presence could very likely ruin the experience of the ceremony itself.

Though there aren’t many options due to current COVID-19 regulations, a limited in-person graduation cannot offer much to students who want to hear the cheerfulness and celebration from their families during the ceremony.

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is nothing if graduates can’t gather with those who supported them through all their years of education. Without that support, a limited graduation ceremony containing only students is incredibly disappointing not only for graduates, but for those who wish they could be there and can’t.

Upcoming graduates are better off graduating virtually — at least this way they’ll be able to spend this exciting moment with the people who helped make it all possible.

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The NCAA mistreats female athletes The association fails to provide equal amenities for men and women.

NICK COTHREL Staff Writer

The annual NCAA March Madness Tournament is a highly coveted event that takes place every year, with the exception of last year’s tournament as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, this year’s format was substantially different.

Members of the men’s and women’s teams that were in the tournament were bubbled in host cities to minimize their chance of potentially contracting COVID-19.

While it may sound like an acceptable plan on paper, the NCAA’s shortcomings are evident through the lack of support for the women’s teams during this time.

In past years, the men’s and women’s March Madness tournaments were scattered across the country by each region. This year, the men’s tournament took place in Indianapolis, Indiana and the women’s was held in San Antonio, Texas. Each team was forced to stay in their hotel rooms during the tournament and were only permitted to leave for games and practices.

However, there was a substantial difference between the amenities offered to the

female players compared to their male counterparts. The women’s tournament was vastly undercut in its already small bubble, prompting athletes to speak out on social media and reveal the unequal treatment under the NCAA. Sedona Prince, a player for the University of Oregon, shared on her social media channels the ridiculously small weight room that the women’s athletic programs were given throughout their time in the bubble.

According to Prince’s video, the women’s basketball programs were given a handful of weighted dumbbells, none over 30 pounds, whereas the men’s weight room was assembled with a multitude of training weight racks, benches and plates, resembling an actual gym.

This contrast between the men’s and women’s weight rooms is disappointing to say the least, and these disparities between the tournaments have exposed a long-standing problem within the NCAA. The reality is that women’s athletic programs have consistently received the short end of the stick, as male athletes, events and coaches have always been the association’s priority.

The NCAA’s failure to offer a substantial weight room for female players was not only disrespectful but also breached their mandated

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Title IX rule, which states “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”

In other words, whatever the men’s team has access to, the women’s team should have equal access. The NCAA dropped the ball in this instance, as they disregarded the rule in its entirety until individuals took notice and the organization received

widespread backlash.

Enforcing gender equality during tournaments is the bare minimum for associations like these, and the NCAA is at fault for disregarding this expectation.

Another perspective that makes this situation even more baffling is the amount of money the NCAA makes as a whole from the March Madness tournaments. In 2019, the NCAA generated $1.1 billion. Meanwhile, March Madness accounted for $867.5 million of revenue for their television deals with CBS and Turner Sports.

Clearly these March Madness tournaments are a money-generating machine. At the very least, the NCAA can ensure athletes have an equal playing field by providing comparable access to equipment.

The exposure of the NCAA’s shortcomings during this year’s tournament is just one example of the mistreatment of female athletes. The NCAA and similar sports organizations need to be better advocates for gender equality and put their words into action.

Officials should not just stand in solidarity Denouncing hate fails to solve America’s gun violence epidemic.

KARINA GUTIERREZ MADELINE GRAY Editors

As the world begins to heal from the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. will have to continue to deal with its own epidemic: gun violence.

Americans’ lives are starting to revert back to normal and that includes the common occurrence of mass shootings.

Only three months into 2021, there have been 119 mass shootings, resulting in over 10,000 gun violence-related deaths, according to the Gun Violence Archive. According to the Congressional Research Service, mass shootings are

defined as multiple firearm homicide incidents, involving four or more victims at one or more close locations.

As restrictions are lifting up and people are allowed to regain a part of their social lives, they shouldn’t have to fear being gunned down in public. People not only carry the fear of contracting COVID-19, but they also have to live with the anxiety over the next mass shooting. We shouldn’t have to sit back and watch as these horrific scenes play out repeatedly on our TV screens.

Shannon Watts, founder of Moms Demand Action, said it best: “We are the only high income country where ‘getting back to normal’ after a pandemic means shootings resume in places where people should be safe.”

Shootings should not be a sign that the nation is recovering from anguish.

Despite lockdowns, gun sales hit a record high in 2020, one of the most violent years in decades, as more than 19,000 people were fatally shot, according to Time magazine. Upon observing the alarming rate at which gun violence is soaring, it is troubling that it may worsen as more businesses reopen and we see more people outside of their homes.

From Acworth, Georgia to Boulder, Colorado, it appears as though these shootings are happening one after another, only a few days apart. These tragedies hit home for many, like the shooting in Orange on Wednesday that killed four victims including a

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9-year-old boy.

Because the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention could not conduct research for 20 years on gun violence due to the Dickey Amendment, which was overturned in 2018, there are very few answers as to why this happens. The lack of official research on an issue that kills thousands each year is unacceptable.

This kind of violence can be triggered by racism, as witnessed with the shooting at Young’s Asian Massage in Georgia and claimed the lives of eight people, six of which were Asian women.

Personal issues like finances or relationships can also trigger it, but more often the motives behind these attacks are unclear.

Since the Atlanta-area occurrence, conversations about hate crimes and gun violence have surged throughout the country, even prompting local officials to hold rallies or press conferences, such as the one at Fullerton City Hall organized

by Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva.

But simply denouncing the actions of these perpetrators is not enough.

In a humiliating display of events, Rep. Lauren Boebert’s campaign in Colorado sent emails urging civilians to vote “no” on gun control just two hours after a shooting at a supermarket within her state.

Boebert responded to the shooting with an ironic tweet saying, “senseless acts of violence are never OK.” As long as right-wing gun-toters, like Boebert, continue to place outdated interpretations of the constitution

over the lives of thousands, there will be no progress. Similarly, Democrats who control the Senate and the House seem to fail in reaching a consensus for the best plan of action, essentially placing legislation on the back burner.

It is important to note that, if passed, not all legislation will be enforced — but it is a starting point. Prayers, condolences and colorful infographics on social media don’t even begin to resolve the nation’s deep-seated fascination with violence.

As the days go on and media outlets continue to show images of tragedies, it feels as though there is no end in sight.

We can only hope that with official policies and open minds on behalf of all citizens, the country can begin to heal from this epidemic.

The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated many of the issues we’ve faced for years, including gun control and violence. With this new perspective, implementing the action that’s been desperately needed is the only way to move forward.

Some may believe that the federal government cannot and should not regulate guns, but if that were true there would be no entity left to monitor the ever-growing industry.

With a rise in gun sales in concurrence with increased gun violence rates, it can be determined that this data did not happen in separate vacuums, but instead are connected.

Lawmakers can enact meaningful change and get to the root of America’s gun obsession, and they can start by listening to their constituents.

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Titans defend home court

Eira Tobrand (left) and Misaki Kobayashi (right), seen here on Mar. 20 at CSUF, lost their doubles match to UC Riverside on Saturday at Titan Courts. (Andre Gomez / Daily Titan)

CSUF snapped a losing streak in their win against UC Riverside on Saturday.

TAMEKA POLAND Asst. Editor

After losing their last two games to conference opponents and looking for a rebound win, Cal State Fullerton women’s tennis ended Saturday’s match against UC Riverside with a 5-2 victory.

The Titans captured four of the singles victories and two doubles victories, handing the Highlanders their fourth loss of the season, while improving Fullerton’s home court record to 7-2 and overall record to 8-5.

Fullerton dominated their opponents in the double matches with YuSeung Suh and Natalie Duffy commanding the court with a 6-1 victory over Serin Saltzen and Sydney Tran. Eira Tobrand and Misaki Kobayashi lost to their opponents Tia Elpusan and Hanh Pham 6-3.

Titans Camila Garcia and Jadie Acidera went down early 0-3 against Mahli Silpachai and Natalie Shamma, but was a force to be reckoned with as they mounted an impressive comeback leaving their opponents on their heels and ultimately winning the set 7-5.

In the singles matches Tobrand set the tone for the Titans as she dominated her

opponent Silpacha, only allowing two points between the sets winning both matches 6-0 and 6-2.

Moments later, Suh followed her teammate by winning both sets, only allowing her opponent to put up one point combined in both matches with scores of 6-1 and 6-0 to give Fullerton a lead with the score set at 3-0.

Looking to secure the victory and a guaranteed win for Fullerton the final points would come from freshman Juliette Daries after she closed out her match up in two games defeating Sofia Lazzaroni, 6-3 and 6-1. The Titans had a commanding 4-0 lead heading into the final stretch of

their singles matches.

Three matches would ensue for Fullerton starting with Acidera splitting sets 4-6, 6-4 with her opponent Shamma, as she tried to close out the final set with a win. Unfortunately she was overpowered and found herself with a huge mountain to climb, but it was not enough as she lost in the tiebreaker set 10-3.

Duffy won her first set 6-4, but lost the second 4-6.

However, she mounted a strong comeback as she defeated Pham 6-1 in the third set.

Kobayashi went toe-to-toe with her opponent Elpusan in their first two matches with scores of 5-7 and 7-5, but ultimately Kobayashi

came up short in the tiebreaker set and lost 10-6.

Fortunately, the Titans had already captured the victory before the pair of loses, winning the match 5-2.

Fullerton is now 2-2 in the Big West competition, having earned losses from UC Davis and UC Santa Barbara prior to their contest against Riverside. They currently sit in fifth place in the conference, but have a tough matchup ahead of themselves with an unbeaten Cal Poly San Luis Obispo team next on their schedule.

The Titans will hit the road to face off against Cal Poly on Friday with the match set to start at 11 a.m.

Rally: Late innings decide outcome CONTINUED FROM 1 Weisberg was credited with the win and Repetti earned the save for Fullerton, while San Diego’s Ivran Romero was credited with the loss.

Instead of playing the entire series in one location, the Titans traveled to San Diego for game two, giving each team the chance to play in their home stadium.

Things started off well for the Titans, in the midst of a scoreless battle after three innings. In the fourth inning, the Titans were able to get a run after bunting a man into scoring position, and driving him in with an RBI single from Brendan Bobo.

In the bottom half of the inning, San Diego scored two runs on an RBI double and single to take a 2-1 lead. Both teams remained stagnant until the Toreros’ Thomas Luevan added a solo homerun in the sixth inning, giving them a 3-1 lead.

Things took a drastic turn in the bottom of the seventh inning when San Diego managed to load the bases.

Moments later, the Toreros added five runs, leaving the Titans down 8-1 with only two innings left to play.

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Fullerton did their best to fight back, scoring a run in the eighth, but they were shut down in the ninth with a 8-2 loss.

Starting pitcher Kyle Luckham pitched well despite the occasional trouble, giving up three runs on five hits and one walk in six innings of work. He was replaced at the start of the seventh inning, but was still credited with the loss.

San Diego’s Conner Thurman got the victory, throwing a strong seven innings and surrendering only one run on four hits, striking out seven batters.

With the series split and it being a non-conference series, the Titans’ overall record moves to 10-14 and their conference record stays put at 5-3 for the fourth-place spot in the Big West conference, behind UC Santa Barbara, CSU Bakersfield and UC Irvine.

Up next on the schedule for the Titans is a threegame, non-conference home series against the California Baptist University Lancers. The opening pitch for game one of the series is set for 5 p.m. on Friday at Goodwin Field.

Tanner Bibee, seen here on Mar. 19 at CSUF, gave up one run and four hits to USD on Friday at Goodwin Field.

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Aries, this week you may feel heavy and weighed down. Try to remind yourself that asking for help is nothing to be ashamed of. The people around you can offer the best help..

Your mood is subject to change multiple times this week. The week might feel exhausting due to the mood changes, but it will teach you how to recognize your feelings and understand them.

This week, love is abundant for you. Allow yourself to be vulnerable and open with others.

Enjoy this week and let others have the chance to get to know you.

This week may be rocky for you. You may feel frustrated and disappointed, but these feelings can help you recognize the things that need to change.

This week, you’ll feel unstable in regards to your work. However, keep others in the loop about what you’re feeling.

Having others by your side will prove to be essential in helping you get through the week.

Your relationships might feel a bit off this week. Although you’ll feel like you’re responding to actions without thinking, try to make yourself think about your reactions.

Being able to reflect on your feelings might help ease the tension in your relationships.

Socializing, work and other obligations may be difficult this week as you head into a lull. Although this lull might push you to the limit as some of your activities, setting aside time for yourself to relax might get you feeling back to normal.

You might feel that other people are influencing your decisions and that your voice isn’t being heard this week. Choose to speak up and talk to others about your thoughts, it will help you feel more heard.

Leo, coming into this week, new opportunities are arising. This week will bring more energy and motivation as you will be able to compartmentalize and accomplish your weekly goals.

Although you have been feeling stressed, learning to go with the flow this week would prove to be useful.

Learning to adapt on the spot for any situation will enable you to lighten up.

Keep in mind this week that you give what you put out into the universe. The universe will provide for you with what you need.

Remember to put good out into the universe.

You might feel like you are doubting yourself this week. Keep in mind that you know what’s best for yourself. Even though asking for advice can help make you feel more secure, understand that only you know what’s right for you.

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Wins: Pitching staff holds down defense CONTINUED FROM 1 The Titans started the Big West conference on the right foot in pursuit of their fifth consecutive Big West championship, as they have won their first six games of conference play. CSUF swept UC Davis previously and have now swept Riverside to improve their record to 21-11.

Fullerton’s offense poured on the runs against Riverside, outsourcing their opponents 35-5 in the three-game series.

Each match ended early as the Titans won all three by virtue of the run rule. They have won six of their last seven games without having to play the seventh inning.

On Friday, the Titans held off a three-run third inning from the Highlanders that tied the game, 3-3. Fullerton pitcher Alexia Silvas came in for relief out of the bullpen and quelled Riverside’s bats as she kept them scoreless for the remainder of the afternoon while only giving up two hits.

Fullerton’s offense eventually wore on Riverside as they went on to score five runs in the fifth inning and added another four runs in the sixth inning to close the opening match.

First basemen Daisy Munoz led the offensive surge for the Titans recording five RBIs while batting 1-3. The sophomore had a three-run home run that gave Fullerton the goahead as they added two more runs off an error in the sixth inning.

Although Riverside’s offense was comparable to Fullerton’s recording five hits to the Titans’ six, errors plagued the Highlanders defensively as they gave up five runs in the afternoon which helped Fullerton pull away.

Saturday presented a doubleheader to cap the series and the Titans picked up right where they left off the day before.

Fullerton picked up a seamless 13-0 victory in the first game on Saturday, thanks in part to an impressive combined pitching effort from

both Sophie Frost and Staci Chambers. Through five scoreless innings, the two only gave up one hit and one walk, allowing only four Riverside batters to reach base safely. A hit-by-pitch and a fielding error allowed the other two base runners to reach first base.

With Frost earning the win, her record on the season improves to 9-3 as the senior pitcher has now picked up victories in her last six starting appearances. This season she has maintained an ERA of 2.20 while striking out 81 batters.

Second baseman KK Humphries continued her freshman campaign with a perfect day at the plate, batting 4-4 with five RBIs. She started Fullerton’s scoring with an RBI double in the second inning, and in the third inning she contributed a three-home run before she ended the game in the fifth inning off an RBI single.

The Titans capped the weekend with a 10-2 victory. However, Riverside put up a better fight offensively, as they raked in eight hits, but left seven runners stranded on base and were unable to add to their scoring.

Pitcher Dani Martinez picked up the win for Fullerton, her second of the season, while Frost assisted in a relief role to clinch the series sweep.

Center fielder Kelsie Whitmore went 2-3 batting with four RBIs and a walk in the finale. She also had a rather peculiar performance on Friday where she reached first base safely in all four of her appearances at the plate, three of them off of walks and another after getting hit by a pitch. For the season she has an on-base percentage of .423.

Fullerton continues the Big West conference with another three-game series hosting Cal State Northridge starting on Friday at Anderson Family Field. Friday’s opening pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m., followed by a doubleheader on Saturday to end the series.

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